The Land (الأرض) 55 years old

The Land

Set in 1933, the mayor informs the peasants that the share of irrigation of their land will be split equally between them and feudal lord Mahmoud Bey. The peasants send Muhammad Effendi to submit a petition to the government. Then Mahmoud Bey proposes a project that would require taking part of the peasants' lands.

Credits

The Land Cast

Name Character
Tewfik El Dekn He was 46, 64 years old when he died as Khedr
Mahmoud el-Meliguy He was 59, 72 years old when he died as Mohamed Abu Swelam
Yehia Chahine He was 52, 76 years old when he died as Hassuna
Hamdy Ahmed He was 36, 82 years old when he died as Mohammad Effendi
Ezzat El Alaili He was 35, now 90 years old as Abd El-Hadi

The Land Crew

Name Department
Daoud Abdel Sayed as Assistant Director. He was 23 (now 78) years old Directing
The Land poster
The Land (55 years)

  • Release day: Monday, January 27, 1969
  • Runtime: 129 minutes